IIFT MBA (International Business) / MBA (Business Analytics) Admission 2024 – Online applications are invited for the Entrance Examination for admission to the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) – MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) Programs offered at New Delhi and Kolkata Campus for the academic year 2024-26
IIFT MBA (International Business) Admission 2024
Programs Offered at:
- Online Registration process for Admissions MBA (International Business) 2024-2026 at Delhi & Kolkata Campuses MBA (Business Analytics) 2024-2026 at Delhi Campus
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 27th October 2023
- Last Date of Online submission of application form: 06th December 2023
- Online application for Foreign National/NRI Candidates start on: 15th January 2024
- Last Date of Online submission of application form for Foreign National/NRI Candidates: 15th March 2024
- CAT Exam Date: 26th November 2023
- List of Shortlisted candidates for second round of admission on IIFT website: Last Week of January 2024
- Group Discussion/Extempore, Writing Skills Assessment & Interview: March/ April 2024
- Commencement of Program: First week of July 2024
Eligibility Criteria
1. MBA (International Business)
- Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration in any disciplines with minimum 50% marks [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories].
- Candidates appearing for a qualifying exam can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by October 31, 2024.
Age Limit
- No age limit
Selection Procedure
- Admission of the candidate who joins the programme on a provisional basis but fails to obtain a minimum percentage in the Bachelor’s degree examination will be automatically cancelled forthwith. Such candidates should immediately inform the Institute on declaration of his/her results. Admission of candidates who do not inform the Institute of such a situation will automatically stand cancelled on 31st October 2024
- No request for extension of time for re-evaluation, etc. will be entertained
Mode of Admission
- For short-listing/selecting the candidates, IIFT will use the score of CAT 2023 and other defined parameters.
- Shortlisted candidates on the basis of CAT 2023 Score & other parameters will be called for the second round of the admission process consisting of Group Discussion/Personal Interview.
Eligibility for Foreign Nationals/NRI Candidates)
- Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration with minimum 50% marks
- Candidates appearing for qualifying exam can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by 31st October 2024.
- In order to qualify as an international candidate for the purpose of applying to IIFT’s MBA (IB) Programme a candidate should have been(expected to be) resident outside India for a period of not less than 18 months as on 31stDecember 2023 and be outside India during CAT 2023 exam
- The Indian nationals who are living, working, studying abroad should produce with application a certificate from the Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of the country where the candidate is currently based, stating that the candidate has been resident in that country continuously for a period of not less than 18 months as on 31st December2023.
No. of Seats
- 258 seats in Delhi Campus and 253 seats in Kolkata Campus
- Seats are reserved as per Government of India’s norms.
Selection Process for Foreign Nationals/NRI Candidates)
- The admission of candidates under this category is on the basis of GMAT Score and Personal Interview.
- No letter of recommendation should be written by immediate family members, e.g. parents, grandparents, siblings and spouse.
2. MBA (Business Analytics)
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of 10. The student should have Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects at Graduation level or; Candidates must hold B. Tech / B.E degree in any discipline from are Cognized University / institute with at least 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of 10.
- The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of10, with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level. Applied Mathematics in 10+2 will not be considered.
- The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of10, with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level. Applied Mathematics in 10+2 will not be considered.
- Candidates having GMAT score, which has been taken on or January 01, 2022 can also apply, subject to meeting other eligibility.
Age Limit
- No age limit
Mode of Admission
- On the basis of CAT 2023 score or GMAT score and other defined parameters, candidates will be called for a second round consisting of Group Discussion/Personal Interview. MBA (BA) Programme is only at Delhi Campus
- Final selection based on score of CAT 2023 or GMAT and performance in GD/ PI, academic performance in 10th & 12th and work experience.
No. of Seats
- There are 60 seats in Delhi Campus. Seats are reserved for prescribed categories as per Govt. of India’s norms
How to Apply?
- Please visit IIFT website www.iift.ac.in and fill the Online Application Form for MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) programmes as per details.
- In case of any problem in the registration process, the candidates can contact 011-39147213 and E-mail: [email protected].
- They must indicate their CAT Application No./GMAT id and registered email address in their communications.
Application Fee
MBA (IB) & MBA (BA) Programs
- For General / OBC-NCL, EWS Candidates – Rs.3000/-
- For SC / ST / PWD /TRANSGENDER Candidates – Rs.1500/-
- For Foreign Nationals/ NRIs – $200/ Rs.15000/-
- Application fee once paid will not be refunded.
- Processing charges & Goods and Services Tax (GST) are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable
- Mode of Payment: Through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net-Banking / UPI
Exam Pattern
- IIFT MBA (IB)/MBA (BA) 2024-26 will be conducted in English Medium in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.
- Date of Examination: 26th November 2023
- Duration of the Test Medium of Question Paper Mode of conducting Test: 2 hours (120 minutes). From 10:00 am to 12:00 noon the medium of Exam will be English. Computer Based Test
- Type of Questions: Multiple choice Questions-Objective type
- Pattern of Exam: Quantitative Analysis; Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability; Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning; General Awareness